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Kimi Antonelli Crushed by Home Crowd Pressure: Imola Grand Prix Nightmare Unveiled

David Castro by David Castro
May 20, 2025
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Kimi Antonelli Crushed by Home Crowd Pressure: Imola Grand Prix Nightmare Unveiled

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Italian Driver Kimi Antonelli Crumbles Under Home Crowd Pressure at Challenging Imola Grand Prix

Racing at home should be a dream scenario for any driver, but for Kimi Antonelli, the pressure of being the home favorite at Imola proved to be too much to handle. The young Italian driver struggled throughout the weekend, with a disappointing performance in qualifying and a premature end to his race due to a mechanical issue.

Antonelli, representing the home crowd at Imola, faced high expectations from the Italian fans. However, the weight of their support seemed to have a negative impact on his performance. Despite enjoying the adulation, Antonelli confessed that he let the pressure get to him, affecting his focus and ultimately compromising his on-track performance.

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Reflecting on his challenging home race, Antonelli admitted, “I didn’t manage my energy that well, and that compromised the performance on track.” The pressure seemed to have taken a toll on him, leading to a subpar qualifying session where he was eliminated in Q2 and a race where he was forced to retire on lap 46 due to a throttle failure.

Antonelli’s struggles at Imola served as a valuable lesson for the young driver. He acknowledged the need to handle pressure better in future races, especially with the upcoming home race in Monza on the horizon. Despite the setbacks, Antonelli remains determined to bounce back and focus on his performance at the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.

The Italian driver’s race at Imola was marred by the throttle issue that plagued his performance from early on. Antonelli revealed, “After two or three laps, I started to have the issue with the throttle then unfortunately it went off completely.” Despite the mechanical setbacks, Antonelli remains optimistic about his potential, highlighting areas for improvement in his driving and race pace, particularly in challenging conditions.

As Antonelli regroups and sets his sights on future races, the young driver will look to turn his Imola disappointment into motivation for success on the track. With valuable lessons learned and a determination to improve, Kimi Antonelli remains a rising star to watch in the world of motorsport.

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